Online Coverage 2015

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Concrete admixtures are primarily used to enhance the compressive strength, workability and durability parameter of the concrete and to reduce the water content in it. Admixtures are generally classified according to application as Plasticizers (water reducing agents), super plasticizers (high range water reducers), air entrainers, accelerators and retarders.

Women need to be trained in administration and planning: NCW chief

Date: 02 April 2015

National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam on Wednesday said that women’s contribution to GDP was “very low”, underlining the need for them to be trained in administration, planning and providing technical skills to those engaged in agriculture.

Speaking at the inaugural session of a seminar organised by Ficci in partnership with Intel India, “Accelerating Women Entrepreneurship”, she said in India entrepreneurship is talked about in terms of technical or industrial production.

CICO Technologies CMD, Mrs. Anasuya Gupta who has been the inspiring force in transforming CICO Technologies and an avid supporter of women rights participated in a panel discussion “Women Entrepreneurs: Catalysts for growth”. The seminar was a platform to bring forth stakeholder’s views and put forward suitable recommendations for creating an enabling environment for women entrepreneurship in India. The event was graced by Ms. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Chairperson, National Commission for Women who also addressed the distinguished audience present at the conference.

Chandigarh 01st April:- CICO Technologies CMD, Mrs. Anasuya Gupta an avid supporter of women rights participated in a panel discussion “Women Entrepreneurs: Catalysts for growth”. The seminar was a platform to bring forth stakeholder’s views and put forward suitable recommendations for creating an enabling environment for women entrepreneurship in India. The event was graced by Ms. Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Chairperson, National Commission for Women who also addressed the distinguished audience present at the conference.

Construction chemicals: good growth potential in coming years

Date: 02 April 2015

Anasuya Gupta, Chairperson and Managing Director, CICO Technologies Ltd, is hopeful that a higher GDP growth, faster implementation of large infrastructure projects and real estate will create a positive impact on construction chemicals and set the tone for the growth of the industry in India.

Construction Chemicals is an important part of the chemicals industry by virtue of the role it plays in nation building. The use of construction chemicals, however, is negligible in India due to awareness levels not being what they should. In India, the construction chemicals’ sub-sector contributes between 6.5 per cent and 7 per cent to GDP but is highly underdeveloped. Take the comparative figures with China, for instance, where the GDP contribution is $7.9 billion, as against India’s $600 million in 2013 (as per a report on the construction chemicals industry by FICCI).

When Aparna Batra, former marketing head, India, for liquor firm William Grant & Sons took up the assignment in 2008, she was used to eyebrows being raised because of her gender. “I had moved to alcobeverages from the lifestyle sector and was usually nattily turned out in skirts and boots even when visiting vendors’ warehouses. I remember one of our large distributors sizing me up and announcing that I wouldn’t last in the job for even 21 days,” Batra, now an independent brand consultant, recollects.

Dressed to skill

Date: 10 May 2015

NEW DELHI: When Aparna Batra, former marketing head, India, for liquor firm William Grant & Sons took up the assignment in 2008, she was used to eyebrows being raised because of her gender. “I had moved to alcobeverages from the lifestyle sector and was usually nattily turned out in skirts and boots even when visiting vendors’ warehouses. I remember one of our large distributors sizing me up and announcing that I wouldn’t last in the job for even 21 days,” Batra, now an independent brand consultant, recollects.

It has several other characteristics, according to a press release. It provides tough, hard-wearing surface with benefits of water-proofing, allows trapped vapour to escape preventing peeling and blister formation, prevents salt penetration, durable even in continuously wet conditions, not affected by chemicals like mild acids to strong alkalis, non-flammable and does not emit toxic gases when exposed to fire.

CICO’s CMD given award

Date: 15 May 2015

Bengaluru, May 15 (UNI) The Institute of Economic Studies (IES) has conferred the ‘Udyog Rattan Award’ to Ms Anasuya Gupta, CMD, CICO Technologies Ltd. for her contribution to revolutionising the construction chemical industry in India.
CICO Technologies Limited also won the prestigious ‘Excellence Award’ in acknowledgement of its role in the development of the construction chemical sector, a release said here today.

Demand for anticorrosion product is looking up

Date: May 2015

Norms depend on the location of the facility where these materials are used, and it is up to the participants to determine whether the systems comply with environmental regulations. The regulation are, however, leading to gradual shift in demand from epoxy-based anticorrosion coating (which is solvent-borne) to environmentally friendlier water-based acrylic anticorrosion coatings.

Outlook for construction chemical industry

Date: June 2015

Construction Chemicals are an important part of the chemical industry by virtue of the role they play in nation building. The usage of construction chemicals, however, is negligible in India due to awareness levels not being what they should. In India the construction chemicals’ sub-sector contributes between 6.5% and 7% to the GDP but is highly under-developed. Take the comparative figures with China, for instance, where the GDP contribution is US$ 7.9 billion, as against India’s US$ 600 million in 2013 (As per A Report on Construction Chemical Industry by FICCI).

CICO Tech going in for total brand overhaul

Date: 01 June 2015

CICO Technologies, one of India’s largest construction chemicals companies, is looking to repackaging and rebranding its products line. The company will soon be rolling out a new tagline, “Future-proofing what you build”, replacing the previous one: “Built to last”.

Raindrops on the roof

Date: 26 June 2015

Even in areas like internal partition walls, open car parking and lawns, it is imperative to drain the rainwater to lower surfaces.

The skies are opening up in namma Bengaluru and this means that wet days are certainly ahead. While you may have a monsoon-proof wardrobe, your home may not be ready to tackle the troubles that come with the rains. If you haven’t done anything to combat the woes of rain yet, then here are some helpful guidelines.

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Concrete Admixtures Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014-2020″ report to their offering.

Cement is the most common binding material used in construction activities. Cement is mixed with crushed rocks, sand and water in specific proportion to create concrete. Admixtures are chemicals that are added to concrete at the initial mixing stage to enhances or modify the working properties of the mix. Concrete admixtures are primarily used to enhance the compressive strength, workability and durability parameter of the concrete and to reduce the water content in it.

CICO reveals a new-look ‘CICO Tapecrete P151’

Date: 06 July 2015

CICO Technologies Limited, known for pioneering the 85 year old CICO brand, today announced the launch of its newly packaged CICO Tapecrete P151 waterproofing product. Tapecrete in its new identity and packaging was launched in 8 primary locations across India – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Gujarat, Kolkata, Indore and Jaipur. The event was attended by many of CICO’s channel members to whom a presentation was made by company personnel on the ambitious plans to take the company’s star product to the next level in its market presence.

Build an effective shield against water

Date: 11 July 2015

With the onset of monsoon thousands of people experience water damage in their homes. While you may have waterproof windows and doors you may not be ready to tackle the problems that come along with the rains. If you haven’t done anything about this yet then here are some guidelines on how to get started with water proofing and the different techniques that you might choose from.

Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd is released new forthcoming report on title “Construction Chemicals Market: Global Industry analysis and Forecast to 2020”.

Construction Chemicals are chemical formulation used with cement, concrete or other construction material at the time of construction to hold the construction material together. These chemicals are mixed in a particular quantity with the construction materials so as to fulfill its functional, aesthetic, and design requirement of civil structures.